Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State have threatened to embark on a protest in Abuja if alleged moves to frustrate Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to the ruling party persist.
The stakeholders, who issued the warning after a weekend meeting in Enugu, accused the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, of spearheading efforts to block the governor’s anticipated entry into the APC. They urged him to focus on his ministerial duties instead of interfering in state politics.
Those present at the meeting included former APC state chairman, Dr. Ben Nwoye; retired Nigerian Ambassador to Ukraine, Gen. Christian Ugwu; immediate past Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Prof. Hilary Edoga; former governorship candidate, Chief Gab Nnamani; Chief Anike Nwoga; Hyacinth Ngwu; and Mrs. Juliet Egbo.
Speaking at the gathering, Nwoye maintained that Mbah’s defection would mark a turning point for APC in Enugu, stressing that the governor’s performance in office had already won him significant support.
“Our plan is to reverse APC’s abysmal performance in Enugu. The rumours are everywhere that Mbah should move to APC because he has performed. Those putting a wedge to stop him don’t want APC to win in Enugu, but we won’t allow that,” Nwoye declared.
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